What is a Hellfire missile?

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A Hellfire missile is an aircraft weapon used by the U.S. military. It is equipped with its own guidance computer, propulsion system and steering control. This missile is forceful enough to destroy armored ground targets, and it is the primary weapon used by the Apache helicopter.

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The Apache combat helicopter has the capacity to carry up to 16 Hellfire missiles on its four firing rails. The helicopter's computer sends directions to each of the Hellfire missiles before a combat mission. The missiles are laser-guided, with the nose detecting the laser light reflecting off the target. The Hellfire II missiles have a radar seeker instead of laser guidance and are considered to be more dependable and accurate.